How to Make Paella - A Step-by-Step Guide

Paella is a traditional Spanish dish that originated in the Valencia region. It is a flavorful and colorful rice dish that is often made with a combination of meats, seafood, and vegetables. Paella is a versatile dish that can be adapted to suit different tastes and dietary preferences, making it a popular choice for gatherings and special occasions.

The key to a good paella is the rice, which is typically cooked with saffron and other seasonings to give it a vibrant yellow color and a...

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Ingredients

  • 5 (4 ounce) links hot Italian sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 5 (4 ounce) links mild Italian sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 15 raw chicken tenders or strips
  • 2 pounds large shrimp - peeled and deveined
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
  • 1 large stalk celery, with leaves, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (Optional)
  • 2 cups uncooked long grain rice
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes, juice reserved
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¾ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 3 ½ cups chicken broth

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Heat a wok over medium-high heat. Fry hot and mild Italian sausage pieces in the wok until brown on all sides. Remove sausage pieces, and fry chicken strips in sausage drippings until browned. Remove chicken and sauté onions, green pepper, celery, and garlic for 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Stir in uncooked rice, tomatoes, bay leaves, salt, oregano, and turmeric. Cook and stir for 1 minute, then mix in reserved tomato juice and chicken broth. Add chicken pieces, cover, and simmer about 20 minutes.
  • Add sausage to mixture, and continue to simmer 15 minutes. Stir in the shrimp; cover and cook for 5 to 10 more minutes or until shrimp is cooked through.
  • Nutrition

    617 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 230mg
    • Sodium: 1730mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 56g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 120mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 823mg